“Graveyard of the Atlantic”: a salvaged piece of wood from Nags Head Pier, hand carved, burned and painted by surfer and artist Noah Snyder
This piece captures the raw and captivating power of the Atlantic Ocean.
Off the coast of the Outer Banks, the warm waters of the Gulf Stream meet the cold waters of the Artic Current, creating treacherous ocean conditions in an area already known for unpredictable storms and shifting sands. This area has seen thousands of shipwrecks over the past 400 years, earning its reputation as the Graveyard of the Atlantic.
This piece is part of Noah's solo exhibition "The Surfer & the Sea".
Medium: Wood from the Nags Head Pier, Acrylic, fractal burning
Size: 10" x 40"
Noah Snyder "Graveyard of the Atlantic"
Noah grew up on the idyllic Outer Banks of NC, a third-generation artist surrounded by sand and sea. His father, the iconic local artist Rob Snyder, is responsible for many of the sea life murals we enjoy here in the OBX.
Noah's style and frame of reference are truly unique. As the Outer Banks' first professional surfer, Noah is widely known for his athletic endeavors. His Surfing career has taken him all over the world into the wilds of nearly every continent. This beautiful connection can be felt in each and every piece of his artwork.
The juxtaposition of fractal wood-burning and acrylic paint mediums collide to communicate his raw yet captivating perspectives.